Energy Accountant

Job Description

Energy Accountant | Tenaska

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Tenaska, located in-person. Tenaska is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, specializing in natural gas and power marketing, power management, and the development, acquisition, and operation of generation assets. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely financial accounting and invoicing operations that support the company’s energy trading and management business. The Energy Accountant will directly contribute to financial integrity and customer satisfaction.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person

• Mission: Responsible for performing monthly financial accounting and invoicing tasks, preparing reports, and resolving customer billing issues.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office products, especially Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare and distribute monthly invoices and associated reports to customers.
• Communicate effectively with customers to ensure timely payments and resolve billing inquiries or issues.
• Prepare assigned journal entries and complete corresponding account reconciliations with supporting documentation.
• Create and update various management reports, primarily utilizing spreadsheet applications.
• Actively participate in department and company-wide initiatives for process improvement and system enhancements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Zero to two (0-2) years of accounting experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, is required.
• Skills: Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, analytical mindset, strong verbal communication skills, excellent mathematical skills, and a questioning attitude.
• Bonus: A Master’s Degree and/or CPA designation is preferred. Prior experience in the power industry is also a plus.